accidentally
US /ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ/
UK /ˌæksɪ'dentəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Unexpectedly; by mistake
A2Moreadmire
US /ædˈmaɪr/
UK /əd'maɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel respect or wonder toward someone
A2Moreadvantage
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing making the chance of success higher
- A positive point about something
- Transitive Verb
- To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
A2TOEICMoreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoreawful
US /ˈɔfəl/
UK /ˈɔ:fl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible; terrible
A2Morebasil
US /ˈbæzəl,ˈbezəl/
UK /ˈbæzl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
B2Moreblast
US /blæst/
UK /blɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone with words
- To destroy something with explosives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Destructive wave of air from an explosion
- Strong current of wind
B1Morebrat
US /bræt/
UK /bræt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who has misbehaved, usually a child
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecontraption
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Piece of equipment looking old-fashioned or odd
C1Morecraft
US /kræft/
UK /krɑ:ft/
- Transitive Verb
- To make by hand and with much skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
- Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
B1Morecreek
US /krik, krɪk/
UK /kri:k/
- Countable Noun
- Water channel that is smaller than a river
B2Morecrew
US /kru/
UK /kru:/
- Countable Noun
- Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- Skilled group of people working together on a task
- Intransitive Verb
- To work as part of a crew.
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredorm
US /dɔrm/
UK /dɔ:m/
- Countable Noun
- College building with rooms that students live in
B2Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoregang
US /ɡæŋ/
UK /ɡæŋ/
- Noun
- Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
- Intransitive Verb
- To gather together to do something (often illegal)
B1Moreginseng
US /ˈdʒɪnˌsɛŋ/
UK /ˈdʒɪnseŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Aromatic root of ginseng plants
C2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMoregraphite
US /ˈɡræfˌaɪt/
UK /ˈgræfaɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Black substance that is used in pencil lead
C1Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehemp
US /hemp/
UK /hemp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plant that can be used to create rope or cloth
C1Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMorehunky
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having a well-developed physique
C1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein theaters
US
UK
- Phrase
- Currently showing at movie theaters.
A2Morein writing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- Officially recorded in a written document, especially for legal purposes.
A1Moreindicator
US /ˈɪndɪˌketɚ/
UK /ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- An instrument that shows temperature, speed etc.
- A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMorelatin
US /ˈlætn/
UK /ˈlætɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- Adjective
- Of or typical of a Spanish-speaking culture
C2Morelaundry
US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/
UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremania
US /ˈmeniə,ˈmenjə/
UK /ˈmeɪniə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mental illness marked by high energy or excitement
- Extreme interest in, or excitement about
B2Moremarijuana
US /ˌmærəˈwɑːnə/
UK /ˌmærəˈwɑ:nə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- A slang term for cannabis.
- Countable Noun
- The hemp plant from which marijuana is obtained.
B2Moremob
US /mɑb/
UK /mɒb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A secret criminal organization
- Large collection of people that share an interest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move close to (a star, etc.) in a large group
B2Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreperceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
B1TOEICMoreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Moreplot
US /plɑt/
UK /plɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- Series of events that form the main story
- Transitive Verb
- To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
- To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
B1Morepreparation
US /ˌprɛpəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- Act of making ready for a purpose or activity
A2Moreprescription
US /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
- Set of appropriate guidelines for something
B2TOEICMoreprop
US /prɑp/
UK /prɒp/
- Countable Noun
- Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
- Transitive Verb
- To support an object so it doesn't fall down
B2Moreresearch
US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/
UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Study done to discover new ideas and facts
- A particular area or topic of study.
A2TOEICMoreresidue
US /ˈrezɪdu:/
UK /ˈrezɪdju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Left over part after most is taken away
B2Moresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Moresponge
US /spʌndʒ/
UK /spʌndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
- Sea animal whose bodies are used for bath sponges
- Transitive Verb
- To wash the surface of something with a sponge
B1TOEICMorestick around
US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/
UK /stik əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain in place; not leave or go
A2Morestripper
US /ˈstrɪpɚ/
UK /ˈstrɪpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A performer who takes off clothes to music
B1Moresupposedly
US /səˈpoʊzɪdli/
UK /səˈpəʊzɪdli/
- Adverb
- As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
A2Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretwist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
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Vocabulary
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- blast: To attack someone with words
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- prescription: Specific medicine officially ordered for a patient
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- accidentally: Unexpectedly; by mistake
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- residue: Left over part after most is taken away
- indicator: An instrument that shows temperature, speed etc.
- point: An item to be discussed
- host: Mass; a great number
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- prop: Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- dorm: College building with rooms that students live in
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- mania: Mental illness marked by high energy or excitement
- sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- mob: A secret criminal organization
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- happen: To take place or occur
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- contraption: Piece of equipment looking old-fashioned or odd
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- varsity: Main team of college/school in a particular sport
- creek: Water channel that is smaller than a river
- brat: Someone who has misbehaved, usually a child
- basil: Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
- stripper: A performer who takes off clothes to music
- hemp: Plant that can be used to create rope or cloth
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- graphite: Black substance that is used in pencil lead
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- ginseng: Aromatic root of ginseng plants
- hunky: Having a well-developed physique
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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James Van Der Beek on "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/15Ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes magic of "Dawson's Creek" or "Varsity Blues"? James Van Der Beek spills the tea on Conan O'Brien, giving you a fun dose of 90s nostalgia and real-life conversational English! You'll pick up on natural dialogue and cultural insights while enjoying some classic TV talk.
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